Manager, Train Control Systems

Manager, Train Control Systems

Salary: $ - $ Annually

Location:

San Carlos, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Department:
Rail Systems

Closing Date:
Continuous

The Manager, Train Control Systems reports to the Deputy Director Rail Systems Engineering and is responsible for oversight and management of complex train control engineering work including the installation, modification, maintenance, and upgrade of the District's Rail Operations Control System (ROCS) for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain).

• Oversee maintenance and upgrade of the following systems:
  Rail Operations Control System (ROCS);
  Predictive Arrival and Departure System (PADS), Positive Train Control (PTC) back office systems, Traction Power Controls (TPS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System and Rail Scheduling.
• Develop and ensure the quality of system engineering support for PTC office systems, including Back Office Server (BOS), Rail Operations Control System (ROCS), Network Management System (NMS);
  Interoperable Train Control Message Server (ITCMS);
  Wayside Status Relay Service (WSRS), and the interfaces to all other operational systems.
• Develop and establish policies and procedures for Train Control Systems and ensure compliance.
• Ensure Caltrain systems meet Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) mandated interoperability requirements with all tenant railroads; ensure Caltrain train control systems are compatible with Association of American Railroads (AAR) standards; follow the ITC guidelines that Caltrain must maintain "N-2" backwards compatible software versions.
• Manage complex and large scale train control engineering projects.
• Manage the work of outside contractors and assist higher level Caltrain Directors and Executives in planning and evaluating the quantity and quality of work performed by subordinate staff.
• Supervise staff. Hire, mentor, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection of staff. Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives. Monitor and evaluate employee performance.

• Establish and maintain work relationship with internal and external stakeholders to develop consensus on capital project work plans.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing train control system engineering design services on assigned capital projects; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Review and approve project schedules; assist in strategic planning; prepare status reports; coordinate project resources; communicate with all project participants on relevant issues; identify and resolve train control engineering issues.
• Provide general technical oversight of railroad train control systems.
• Perform system usage and performance analyses.
• Support Caltrain Configuration Management (CM) Manager on configuration control, prioritize system defects and corrective actions; participate in Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings as required.
• Direct, review, and approve the preparation of train control engineering designs, drawings, and specifications; identify and resolve technical engineering issues.
• Manage technical elements of the office systems warranty and long term maintenance support service agreements.
• Review and approve operating manuals and procedures developed by various systems provider or vendors.
• Manage all technology refresh and software upgrades/updates and associated testing without interrupting regular railroad operations
• Participate in the preparation and administration of the train control engineering program budget (Operating & Maintenance, and Capital); submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
• Review consultant proposals and designs; recommend awards; conduct or participate in the pre-bid conferences prior to system contract awards.
• Evaluate job performance of staff which also includes the professional development of staff through the identification of on-the-job and other professional development opportunities.
• Perform all job duties and…